Pilav with Green Peas

TURKISH VEGETARIAN COOKING

PILAV

PILAV WITH GREEN-PEAS (Bezelyeli Pilav)

I cup rice
1/2 packet green peas (frozen)
2 level tablespoons butter
6 green onions
1 1/2 cups boiling water
salt and pepper to taste

Melt butter in a small pot and add finely cut green onions for five minutes then add rice, salt and pepper and the frozen peas and boiling water and cover. Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes then on very low heat for another 10 minutes. Place two-fold paper towel between pot and lid and let it rest for 20 minutes before serving. Spoon the cooked rice mixture very gently into a serving dish so as not to have the peas smashed.

(Chick peas instead of green peas may also be used-makes a nice variety)

Serves 4.